The packaging paper sector in Spain employed 24.22 thousand persons in 2023. Employment forecasts indicate a steady increase over the next five years, reaching 24.61 thousand employees by 2028. Year-on-year variation demonstrates a consistent growth of approximately 0.37% to 0.33% annually during this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averages around 0.33% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of automation and digitalization on employment.- Sustainability initiatives and their influence on the packaging industry.- Economic fluctuations and their effect on demand for packaging paper products.- Regulatory changes in environmental policies impacting the sector.
